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Welcome & Bonjour!

BLOG UNDER CONSTRUCTION! DON'T MIND THE MESS.

This blog is a look into the business and personal sides of my life, through photos, stories, and pretty much anything I can share with you through the world wide web.

I love what I do, and in every image I have the privilege to capture I strive to show an artistic, intimate, and unique moment caught in time.  I'm bringing a fresh perspective to this here photographic world, so be sure to keep up and get involved!

I run an on location studio, available anywhere you are.  I specialize in fashion bridals, seniors, weddings, and maternity. True to my passion, I'm always interested in other creative endeavors!  Questions?  Or, just like what you see... feel free to leave a comment on the blog or send me an email.  Just use that fancy link on the menu bar.

Cheers!

ChrysQ Album Slipcover Collection : Vintage Winter Wonderland

The beautiful and talented ChrysQ has come up with one of my favorite products of the year!  She is filling a need in the photography world that I didn’t even realize was missing, until of course I discovered her product and wondered how we, the photographers of the world, have been living without it.  She has developed and designed stunning collections of album slipcovers.  These are an amazing way to ensure that your photo albums are not only protected from wear, but are always in style.  You can get a slipcover custom made to match your wedding colors, disguise itself as a designer handbag… the options are limitless.  Yes, I do know there are other slipcover options out there, but do yourself a favor and don’t even bother, ChrysQ is the only designer doing it right!  Bonus to all of this, she is located right here in Dallas, Tx.

So naturally, when I discovered ChrysQ and her hubby BenQ (who is also a talented photographer) were shooting their winter collection in downtown Dallas and inviting other photographers to be a part of it I signed up, and then proceeded to do a happy dance at my laptop.  I had a blast shooting with and learning from the Q’s down at Thrid Space in downtown Dallas in December!  Not that it was a question, but this product is the newest bit of beauty offered to my clients.  So brides, you may want to scope out the ChrysQ slipcover site. :)

If you do happen to be a photographer, and request one of the winter collection catalogs, be sure to keep an eye out for one of my images, as well as my headshot gracing the workshop page!

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The set was vintage winter wonderland glorious…

Yes, the gorgeous woman right there, that’s ChrysQ… hot!

How cute is she in that snow?

I’m not sure why I love this last one so much, but I just do.  I think it’s because when I look at it I imagine the conversation is going something like this- “It’s crazy I know, I look awesome even on the street with paper snow in my hair!” … “Yeah, you look great babe but I’m hungry.  Is is time to hit up Which Wich yet?”  (Speaking of- Which Wich is a yummy sandwich shop downtown that I am now in love with!)

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Thanks again to the Q’s!  You two are wonderfully talented, sweet, and inspirational photographers and friends.

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January 27, 2010 - 11:49 am Tweets that mention ChrysQ Album Slipcover Collection : Vintage Winter Wonderland » Sheila Hannus Blog -- Topsy.com - [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by ChrysQ, ChrysQ, ChrysQ, Sheila, Sheila and others. Sheila said: Well, I may have been off my game today but I did manage to blog! Check out the awesome @chrysq & @benqphotography http://bit.ly/cQhMRf [...]

A NEW STUDIO & The Happings as of Late

Take a look at what I’ve been up to…

Not only is she stunning, but to make this photo 10x more exciting, this is one of the first shoots in my brand spankin’ new studio! Well, not new, to be technical, as the building is over 100 years old, but certainly new and fabulous to me.

So, that’s what the blog silence has been about. Busy, busy, busy getting everything set up, moved in, and carefully working on a branding facelift all at the same time.

Next up is a look into my new beautiful industrial loft world, stay tuned.


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January 6, 2010 - 4:01 pm Jessica - Congrats on your studio!!! It looks beautiful! Can't wait to see more pics:)

Dallas Day After Wedding Shoot : Mockingbird Station Photography

Tamra & Tyler

What a great shoot this turned out to be!  Originally, this fun retro inspired Day After shoot was scheduled to be at the Texas State Fair, but seeing as Dallas has become the new Seattle, the photo location was redirected to the hip shopping area of Mockingbird Station near downtown.  I’ll be honest, as much fun as the fair would have been, I love everything about how this photo session went.  Just goes to show- just because it’s raining in Dallas doesn’t mean you can’t get great wedding photos and portraits!  Also, a big thanks to Amy Karp for her genius (and generous) organization and idea for this.

If you notice a pattern in some of these it’s no a mistake, I adore Tamra’s 50’s style retro shoes she was sporting for the pictures.  Not to mention that great black pair of awesome Tyler is wearing too!  Double style points to you both.

Retro inspired day after wedding bridal photo shoot with Sheila Hannus photography at Mockingbird Station in Dallas

Retro inspired day after wedding bridal photo shoot with Sheila Hannus photography at Mockingbird Station in Dallas

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Meet Sophie, Tamra & Tyler’s adorable pooch.  She was so sweet and obviously a rock star…

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Retro inspired day after wedding bridal photo shoot with Sheila Hannus photography at Mockingbird Station in Dallas

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fashion wedding day after portrait session with Sheila Hannus in Dallas Fort Worth Texas at Mockingbird Station

Retro inspired day after wedding bridal photo shoot with Sheila Hannus photography at Mockingbird Station in Dallas

With the rain drizziling around us the air was getting chilly, so Tamara took the opportunity to warm up, Tyler got a chance to catch up on the football game playing, and I continued to take pictures of the newlyweds.

Retro inspired day after wedding bridal photo shoot with Sheila Hannus photography at Mockingbird Station in Dallas

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The rain picked up a bit so we all headed to the underground parking garage to play with some lighting set ups.  I know it’s strange but I love parking deck photography, there are some many lines to play with!  Bonus Tip: Underground garages tend to have relatively stable temperatures, so if it’s cold out it’s a great place to warm up (and vice-versa during summer months).  So when shooting engagements or bridals and I want the urban feel but weather is less than perfect, don’t be surprised when I ask you to meet me here, it’s for a photographic reason :) .

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Thanks Tamra for just being you!  I had a blast playing up your vintage style.  Some post wedding bridal portraits…

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I know the rest of these aren’t what most consider “boudoir” but I politely say YOU’RE WRONG!  How amazing would these artistic photos be as little gift cards to her hubby on special occassions, or just because, to remind him of how beautiful she is and also a reminder of their wedding?  Yeah, pretty amazing if you ask me.

Retro inspired day after wedding bridal photo shoot with Sheila Hannus photography at Mockingbird Station in Dallas

Retro inspired day after wedding bridal photo shoot with Sheila Hannus photography at Mockingbird Station in Dallas

PS (and I’m slightly bragging)- That second photo is shot with a backlit flash only, in a dark underground cement area!  Yeah, I love my Canon 5D Mark II…

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November 13, 2009 - 6:21 pm Lottie - Geez your world is beautiful. I sooo wanna work together in the future.

November 5, 2009 - 7:54 pm Eliud Matos - Wow, these are fantastic! I love your processing on these.

November 2, 2009 - 2:08 am Sean - Wow! I admire your work with the OCF! Blows me away, and it's so beautifully controlled! The last half dozen images or so in the parking garage are smokin'! Love these.

November 1, 2009 - 11:57 am Anna - Wow, you've got some really good work here! Love these photos, such great light in the tunnel shots and I always love through the window shots! Looking forward to seeing more! :)

October 29, 2009 - 7:36 pm Carmen - Great pictures!! How creative!!

October 29, 2009 - 2:43 pm Weezie - These pictures absolutley stunning!

October 29, 2009 - 2:08 pm Aunt Sherri - These are amazing pictures, Sheila! You really do great work...keep 'em coming:)

October 29, 2009 - 12:31 pm Linda - Absolutely amazing Sheila!!! I've never seen anything quite like your work and it is so classy. You are SO lucky that you love your profession. Saying I'm impressed is such an understatement!!!!

October 29, 2009 - 11:17 am amy karp - fun, fun, fun!!! thanks for coming out to our rainy day extravaganza! nicely done! :)

October 29, 2009 - 10:36 am Rita - Sheila, you continue to amaze me with your work! You draw something out of people and even structures that is often invisable to the naked eye! Beautiful work... again!

October 29, 2009 - 6:14 am allie bartelski - LOVE these Sheila! So awesome! Great lookin' couple too. :)

Boudoir Is NOT Just For Brides!

Ladies, if you haven’t had the chance to check out the ALLURE BOUDOIR blog you’re missing out!  Boudoir isn’t just for the blushing bride, in fact most of my clients are already married!  Have you been trying to find the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or simply to tell your sweetie “I love you madly”?  Then look no further than boudoir photography!  It’s an unforgettable gift, and a pampered day you’ll absolutely love!  For more info click over and read the latest on the new luxury boudoir blog.

A glimpse of one of the big Allure Boudoir announcements….

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September 11, 2009 - 2:17 pm Joan S. - Wow, Sheila~ Big savings on your October Luxury Penthouse shoot since you relocated it! In this economy I'll take the discount and forgo the hotel any day! Leaves me more money to use for clothes for my shoot! I think he will LOVE it!

Dallas Senior Photography : Chance for Senior Reps

Well, so much for my big blog-a-palooza plans for the week :( . I had originally pre-scheduled yesterday’s post but at the last minute I decided to wait to share some exciting news until just a bit later (cryptic, I know).  As far as I knew the new post was up and my 7 day blog party was underway… but, no such luck.  It’s very possible my heart actually skipped a beat, or three, this morning when I realized this post was unexplainably (yes, not an actual word) invisible.  And for this blog, that starts NOW….

I’ll be taking on more High School Seniors this year beyond Knoxville, Tn, and I may even have a special senior photography plan up my sleeves that I’ll shed some more light on in the future.  However, for now, I have some more opportunities for some of you Dallas / Fort Worth high school seniors, class of 2010, to become a photography representatives, or “reps”, for Sheila Hannus Photography!

So what is this so called “rep” you ask?  Well, before I divulge that information, let me start with two questions for you!  Do you want amazing, stand-out, hip senior photos but just don’t know how to get them? Are you going to sit in a studio and settle for something like this……?

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(I feel I must add that I found that interesting senior photo by googling “bad senior photography”, so that label (“bad”) is not my doing.  Also, having my own nerdy tendencies, I commend this young guy for displaying his love of Gameboy Advance, but…. SERIOUSLY?  There is just a much cooler, and dare I say a bit more subtle, way of doing it.)

What do I think a Senior Portrait should look like?  I’m going to have to go with photos along these lines….

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Dallas Senior Photo shot in Nelson Nevada 1

Dallas Senior Photo shot in Nelson Nevada 2

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Alright, so tell me about why being a Senior Portrait Rep is so out-of-this-world amazing already!  Ok, I will.  Here’s what it is.

* Limited to 1-2 willing & deserving Seniors per High School in the Dallas area (I’ve also limited the # of schools I’ll take on), sorry, all Knoxville spots have been filled.

* You don’t have to be the most popular, but you do have to be involved in something you can prove will give you a chance to share your photos with a good amount of peers. (For example, in high school I would have said “I’m a yearbook editor so I meet with and interview students daily, where I could share creative senior photos other than the required yearbook pose.  I also am very active in the theatre program at school, and you know how us theatre students like to talk about ourselves!  Lastly, I’m an active member in my church youth group so I could easily promote you to seniors at multiple high schools.” Any one of those reasons would be great to describe a good potential rep.)

* In return for promoting my skills and senior photography services you get a FREE photo shoot, along with some FREE prints!

* Lastly, you must be willing, and most importantly WANT, to share your photos to as many of your fellow ‘10 graduating seniors that you can.

Think this sound appealing, and how could it not, then give me an email at smhannus@yahoo.com and tell me a little about you, in return I’ll send you the full deatails and list of free goodies.  Oh, and don’t forget to let me know what high school you attend!

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Sheila Hannus Photography : Get Ready for Big News!

Things have been busy, and the poor blog has been neglected, BUT in the coming weeks I get to share some wedding photography, event photography, and a few secret projects I’ve been working on!

Remember, that’s just this blog, don’t forget to get your updates at the boudoir blog HERE!

And what’s a photography blog without some actual photos….. a sneak peek of what’s to come-

Dallas Wedding Photography, Park Atrium

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October 29, 2009 - 12:26 pm Linda - Wow Sheila............I had NO idea you were shooting my next marriage in this beautiful setting. Now......who is the groom and when is this happening????? Your pictures are fantabulous!!!